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Meet the 2005 Miss Tecumseh Pageant contestants… |
 Past winners include:
• 1976 Kim Penrose
• 1980 Danielle Lacasse
• 1982 Alison Marcoux
• 1983 Shanna Osvald
• 1984 Brenda Young
• 1986 Jennifer Gates
• 1987 Susan Durfy
• 1988 Sandra Bouchard
• 1989 Tracey Rider
• 1990 Shelly Robinson
• 1991 Kimberly Harrison
• 1992 Khrista Campeau
• 1993 Abey Godfrey ... [read more]
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Cassandra Booth, 17
Future goal: English teacher
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Kayla Daley, 17
Future goal: Dental Hygenist
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Rachael Dixon, 18
Future goal: Teacher
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Laura Dupuis, 16
Future goal: Fashion advertising
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Jaskiran Grewal, 17
Future goal: Humanitarian aid
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Kristi Lazar, 17
Future goal: French Art Teacher
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Priscilla O’Connor, 20
Future goal: Art Teacher
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Kira-Jade Roebuck, 16
Future goal: Country Singer
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Rachelle Ryan, 17
Future goal: Actress
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Stacey Spina, 16
Future goal: Photographer
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Past Miss Tecumseh:
Lindsay Bilodeau, Miss Tecumseh 2001
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Past Miss Tecumseh:
Crystal Carrigan, Miss Tecumseh 1999
2005 Pageant judge
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Past Miss Tecumseh:
Leane Cecile, Miss Tecumseh 1994
Miss Canada 2003
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Past Miss Tecumseh:
Darcy Manely
Miss Tecusmeh 1981
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Past Miss Tecumseh:
Mariette Schiller
“Miss Corn Festival” 1979
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FTF introduces “Cornfest Teen Idol” |
Family Tradition Foods Cornfest Contest Coordinator Rose Hebert has been preparing for the debut of Cornfest Teen Idol since the beginning of the year, contacting all high school Arts departments in Windsor and Essex County. Teen Idol has caught on, with a number of such events held at festivals in Essex County this year. Cornfest Teen Idol has an impressive award package that will see a total of $1,500 in prizes go to 30 per cent of the competitive field. The qualified panel of judges is not... [read more]
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Fond farewell and thanks from Miss Tecumseh 2004, Stephanie Masotti |
 This past year has been a magnificent one. From the first moment I was crowned Miss Tecumseh of 2004, I knew that my future year would be an unforgettable one.
Over the past twelve months, I have participated in many events in and around the town of Tecumseh. Some include: the Easter Seals telethon, Windsor Jaycees Santa Claus Parade, Old Fashion Christmas in Tecumseh, Ruthven Apple Festival, and COP Fundraiser at the Mongolian Grill.
Not only was I able to take part in these special events,... [read more]
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Miss Tecumseh Pageant kicks off Cornfest weekend |
 “It will be a spectacular show,” promises Cornfest Committee member Janet Onions, Director of the Miss Tecumseh Pageant. “I have enjoyed working with these 10 amazing women. It will truly be a tough decision this year, they are all winners.”
The pageant judges have a hard task ahead of them. Come Thursday night, August 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m. the main stage will come alive with the energy of 10 fabulous young women who vie for the title of Miss Tecumseh. By then, preliminary judging, comp... [read more]
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Icy Redd always revved for Cornfest |
 “It’s the highlight of our summer,” declares Icy Redd’s lead vocalist Annette Lafond. In existence since 1990, this is Icy Redd’s tenth year performing in the Knights of Columbus Festival Tent. “We’ve built a relationship with them (Knights). They work hard. They deserve a lot of praise,” Icy Redd’s founder, bassist, vocalist and booking manager, Richard Lafond says. He and Annette have been married for 20 years. If you can believe that, believe that it was Richard who talked Annette into... [read more]
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Cornfest’s 30th anniversary weekend ready for celebrating |
 It’s been a year of planning for bigger and better than ever and it is all coming into place quickly now for an unforgettable Tecumseh Corn Festival weekend. This issue is filled with stories behind the details so please allow this more personal message on the Cornfest.
For the Cornfest’s 30th celebration, Nibby’s got a new suit. More detailed, but still our lovable corn cob mascot. The $5,500 investment is a long overdue replacement of the 18-year-old costume Kathleen Rocheleau has been meti... [read more]
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Cornfest Colouring Contest since 1985 |
 In 1993 the Tecumseh Tribune took over from Green Giant as Colouring Contest sponsor. Ever since, our seniors have been judging the winners. Brouillette Manor residents handled the big job for 10 years. This is the second year Extendicare Tecumseh residents are called upon. Local artists draw the pictures and Nibby has had fun being included in them over the years.
This year’s colouring contest picture was illustrated by aspiring graphic artist Jen Moulden. Jen is a graduate of St. Joe’s ... [read more]
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1997 winners 4 & 5 yrs. (from left): Gregory Jennings, Alex Ferrone, Jessica Knapp, Joya Innocente.
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1997 winners 6 & 7 yrs. (from left): Chelaine Hardcastle, Amanda Leixner, Crystal St. Pierre, Samantha Sasso (absent).
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New hair cut helps A Child’s Voice |
 Stephanie Kiritsis, age 8, who attends St. Peter School in Tecumseh, visited Mariann's Hair Salon in Amherstburg on August 05, 2005. Hair stylist Mariann Reiner cut off 13 inches of Stephanie's hair which Stephanie has donated to "A Child's Voice Foundation - Angel Hair for Kids" in Mississauga. This foundation manufactures wigs for sick kids. Stephanie also raised $750 in donations from friends and family for the cause.... [read more] |
 THIS ARTICLE HAS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK |
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North American Champs pipe in Parade |
 The Tecumseh Corn Festival Parade is always privileged to include the Windsor Police Pipe Band and this year, Corn Festival visitors look forward to their band showcase performance at Lacasse park after the parade. Their appearance at the Cornfest is fresh after recent first place wins by the Grades 3,4 and 5 WPPB at the St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit’s 156th annual Highland Games in Livonia Michigan on August 7. Windsor’s grade 2 band did not compete in these games as they are in Glasgow Sc... [read more]
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30th ANNUAL CORNFEST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
 • Weekend’s MC is Rick Hamilton
• EVENTS in Capital letters are on the Festival Stage
• All events are subject to change without notice
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2005
3:00 pm Park Opens
Carter Shows Carnival (discounts on the midway 3 – 7 pm)
4:00 pm FREE shuttle bus service begins
from Tecumseh Mall /Tecumseh Arena
5:00 pm Knights of Columbus Festival Tent opens: featuring
ICY REDD 9:00 pm – 1:00 am Ladies Night
6th Annual St. Anne High School Alumni Reunion Nigh... [read more]
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Carter Shows Carnival |
Almost as deeply rooted in the community as the Tecumseh Corn Festival, is the traditional return of Carter Shows Carnival. For many years now, we’ve seen them pull into town, with their big trucks and trailers, on the Monday or Tuesday before the festival. They unload piece by piece, ride by ride in preparation for yet another Corn Festival weekend, and the many children and adults alike who come to the Festival to enjoy the carnival.
Established in 1939 by Ernie Carter, a man wh... [read more]
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Breathe Easy |
As the people of Essex County are enjoying the long, balmy days of summer, more and more of us are reaching for the tissues. If you suffer from seasonal allergies or allergic asthma, you are not alone. Studies show that as much as 25% of the population is suffering. The itchy, watery eyes, congestion, coughing, sneezing and runny nose, (commonly known as hayfever) can be an inconvenience at the least, and for some can be quite debilitating.
The cause of allergic reactions is based in... [read more]
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Tecumseh Council Briefs |
 • The Essex Region Conservation Authority 2004 Annual Report was presented by ERCA General Manager Ken Schmidt. Highlighted were accelerated strategies to increase natural area coverage to the U.N. recommended 12 % (our region is now at 7.5%) and improving water quality. Pike Creek is one of over 30 stations being monitored and a report comes in 2006. At a cost of $12 per household, each dollar raises $4 additional dollars for ERCA’s budget .
• A new fire truck has been ordered to replac... [read more]
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On the Corn Festival Main Stage…Sat, Aug 27, 2005 6:00 p.m: The one & only Eddie Money |
 “Everything I do, I do it for you”. Eddie Money says it at least once, every show. And he means it. This straight up rock and roll icon has been making music and delivering it to his fans since the mid 70’s, and wouldn’t have it any other way. With hits like “Two Tickets To Paradise”, “Baby Hold On”, “Walk On Water”, “Think I’m In Love” and “Shakin”, Eddie continues to be one of the hardest working men in rock and roll.
Performing a compact 150 or so shows every year, Eddie is always touring,... [read more]
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An accomplished musician, he sings, he writes, and plays the saxophone, harmonica and piano.
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Kids’ Lip Sync Contest a returning favourite |
 Family Tradition Foods eagerly took over as the mainstay provider of delicious sweet corn for the Tecumseh Corn Festival in 1995, when they took over the Green Giant plant here in Tecumseh. With John Omstead at the helm, FTF continues to sponsor the ever popular Kids’ Lip sync Contest and “Johnny O” will be there to hand out the awards this year as well.
The 2005 FTF Kids’ Lip Sync Contest begins at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27 in the Knights of Columbus Festival Tent. A lineup ... [read more]
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Greetings from the 2005 Tecumseh Corn Festival Chairperson |
 What started in 1975 as an endeavor of a newly formed Kinsmen Club to raise money for community causes and to develop a presence in the Town, has matured and developed into a four day extravaganza of family fun and entertainment. This year will mark the 30th Anniversary of the Tecumseh Corn Festival. With the hard work and determination of a great committee 2005 will see the biggest and best Corn Festival to date!
This Committee has been working tirelessly to bring a line up of entertainment ... [read more]
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Enjoy “The Sounds of Motown” |
 In the 1960’s music was revolutionized by records made in a small recording studio on Woodward Ave. in Detroit Michigan which became known throughout the world as Hitsville USA.
“The Sounds of Motown”, based in Toronto, pays tribute to that golden age of Motown when the radio charts were dominated by the sounds of: Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five and many others.
Join this enjoyable trip down memory lane and celebr... [read more]
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The JD Project takes to the stage to entertain... again |
 The JD Project brings it’s cool jazz sounds to the Main Stage of the Tecumseh Corn Festival this year, on Friday August 26 at 6 p.m. The jazz trio will be opening for Sounds Of Motown.
The band is headed up by John Drew of Tecumseh, on guitar and vocals and features Larry Miller on drums, Rick Novini on keyboard We’re also told to expect 4 or 5 “special guests” at the performance who could include Kevin Grenier and Mitch Taylor.
This will be the JD Project’s second time pe... [read more]
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GOOD HOME COOKING... with Ruth Sharon |
An Earful of Sweet Corn Recipes
THE ULTIMATE IN GRILLED SWEET CORN
• Peel back corn husks and remove the silk
• Close husks and, if desired, secure with string on top.
•Soak in very cold water overnight or at least a half an hour.
•Place grill over medium/high heat; cook, turning frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the husk is charred and the corn is cooked.
•Remove from grill; put in insulated chest and cover.
Allowing the corn to set in the chest brings out the ... [read more]
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How much corn would an Optimist need, if an Optimist could need corn? (Too corny?) |
 For over 20 years, the good folks of the St. Clair Beach Optimist Club have been dishing out the Corn Festival’s trademark “Hot-Buttered-Corn-On-The-Cob”. To give you a better scope on just how much these local do-gooders contribute to the annual event, here are a few facts and figures:
Each year, the St. Clair Beach Optimist Club Corn Booth uses about 200 lbs of butter! That’s 640,000 calories! Don’t worry, you’ll walk it off at the Corn Festival.
In addition, crates of salt and p... [read more]
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A yearly average of 25 tons of the very best corn available is donated to the Tecumseh Corn Festival by Johnny O’s Family Tradition Foods.
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During their first few “Corn Booth Years” the St. Clair Beach Optimist Club would husk all their corn by hand - that’s right all 20 to 25 tons of it!
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The St. Clair Beach Optimist Club requires a lot of man hours at Corn Fest time. Along with their group members, volunteers from the community at large help with taking shifts at the Optimist Corn Booth.
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Greetings from the 2005 Tecumseh Corn Festival Vice Chair |
 Thirty years. Quite the anniversary.
At thirty, most of us are still full of youthful energy, yet able to be reflective of our life. We embrace change, yet are able to recognize and appreciate the history we have created.
That is where we, the Tecumseh Corn Festival Committee, find ourselves this year. Willing to attempt something new, and at the same time, honouring our past.
We reflect this dichotomy in this year’s Festival. Nibby returns, but with a new costume. The old parade floa... [read more]
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Nibby’s Band-anZaa brings the talent on: Strong finish with IN 4 LIFE |
 IN 4 LIFE performs last in the Band-anZaa lineup of impressive area bands: Guilt Trip; Take One For the Team; Nine Days Since; Vinnys Odessy; Way of Life; Virus; Nu Horizon; Blurt, Black Kreek and The Lazlow Fargus Experiment.
IN 4 LIFE is last July’s fourth place finish in the Rock Star Search in Bala, Ontario where 800 bands vied for attention. They recently represented 89X at Canadian Music Week, in Toronto, and last month were featured at the Sarnia Bayfest.
Comprised of Windsor brot... [read more]
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ReGaeling us with music |
 Glen Mac Neil and Mark Crampsie’s musical recipe consists of folk, a dash of country, a pinch of pop and some Celtic flavouring to give it that litttle something extra. Then simmer it all on a Cape Breton flame. When you put it all together you dish up ReGael - featuring Irish & Canadian music.
ReGael, made up of Glen MacNeil and Mark Crampsie, will be entertaining us on the main stage of the Corn Fest, this year, on Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m.
For Glen, this will be his s... [read more]
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Meadows is Back! |
 After a 10 year absence from the Corn Fest the band that entertained us for 12 years will perform on Saturday, August 27 at 6 p.m..
This time they’re out of thebeer tent and onto the main stage as the opening act for Eddie Money.
Meadows, started in 1975 had two versions of the band. The band we’ll be hearing on stage this year is an amalgamation of both.
Although the band stopped playing together in 1994, they said they “wouldn’t miss it” when asked to play at the 3... [read more]
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New this year: Cornfest Parade bands have their own show |
Everybody loves the Largest Small Town Parade that has been a part of the Corn Festival since the beginning. It always seems that we never get enough of the bands who march by. Well, Corn Festival Committee parade organizer Melissa McNamara took care of that for the 30th anniversary. The 2005 Corn Festival Parade bands will have the chance to show off to an appreciative Cornfest audience shortly after the parade is finished. The Cornfest Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27. A... [read more]
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30 Years On The Rise!! (or how we make more money, but we can afford less) |
 With gasoline peaking at just over a dollar a litre this past week, we thought it would be a fun (and enlightening) trip down memory lane, to revisit some advertising from 30 years ago.
Like the ghost of Christmas past, these ads - featured on the back page of the 1975 Tecumseh Tribune - show us just how much our lifestyle costs us today.
(Oh, and by the way, the grocer that placed these ads has long since closed its doors, so don't think you're going to clip out a coupon and s... [read more]
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Use the free Corn Festival Shuttle Service |
Every year parking becomes an issue around the Corn Festival grounds due to large numbers of people attending the festival. The 30th Annual Tecumseh Corn Festival will be no different, with great events and free entertainment for the whole family. To alleviate some of the parking worries, the Corn Festival Committee is sponsoring a FREE shuttle service to Lacasse Park from two locations. You can park your vehicle and board the buses at Tecumseh Arena or at Tecumseh Mall beside Zellers from Thu... [read more]
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Newly upgraded Maidstone Recreation Centre open to all |
 There’s a new look and purpose to the Maidstone Recreation Centre, located in Tecumseh’s Maidstone Hamlet, west of the tracks on County Road 34. Most know the building as the home of the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus, but with improvements to the facility there is new emphasis on Maidstone Recreation Centre (MRC) and its potential for many uses, say MRC members.
A $43,000 Trillium grant awarded to the registered non-profit MRC last year allowed for landscape improvements to its four-acr... [read more]
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Good sports donate uniforms |
 The McAuliffe Park Recreation season wrapped up with its Day of Champs on August 13. Finished with their uniforms, soccer players from mites to seniors were happy to pass them on to a developing program for kids in Igloolik, Nunavut. The initiative was coordinated through McAuliffe parent Joanne Pierre who works at the RCMP Windsor Detachment which is coordinating delivery to the Igloolik Detachment. Pierre was a good sport too. She laundered all the game day donations. ... [read more]
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Seniors’ Day at the Cornfest Friday, August 26, Noon to 5p.m. |
 At noon on Friday, Lacasse Park opens for the Corn Festival especially welcoming seniors to take in a great afternoon.
The Optimist Corn Booth offers seniors free hot butered corn from noon to 5:00 p.m. only.
At 1:00 p.m. Voci Ciocare, a mixed voice Italian choir performs on the festival stage.
At 2:00 p.m. the Knights of Columbus Festival Tent opens featuring Olde Fashioned Bingo from 2:00-4:00 p.m. You can catch the Border City Barker Agility Dogs demonstration at 3:00 p.m. ... [read more]
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Windsor Barvinok Dance School and Ensemble performs on the Festival Stage on Friday at 5:30 p.m. Many are local members who will share cultural Ukranian dance, rich in tradition.
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2005 Cornfest Committee members Denis Gauvin and Mary Heath oversee Parking & Security and Entertainment respectively. Gauvin is also the 1992 Men’s Leg Contest Under 40 Mr. King Kob.
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